(Bradenton, Fla., Aug. 30, 2016) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF)
will host information sessions for students interested in the University of Florida
Gator Engineering at SCF program. Applications are due by Nov. 1 for the Fall 2017
semester. Students should apply directly to the University of Florida.

Information sessions will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 in Building 800, Selby Room,
at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail; and at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Medical Technology
and Simulation Center, Room 109, at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy. E.

Gator Engineering at SCF is a collaborative program with the University of Florida
(UF) Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, State College of Florida, and The Charles
& Margery Barancik Foundation. The new program develops a pathway for students to
be admitted to UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering while starting their education
at SCF. The students take their coursework at SCF until they complete all of their
necessary math and science courses and then move to the UF campus to continue their
engineering education.

The program, with its smaller class sizes and supportive cohort of fellow students,
offers advantages. Students receive dedicated support with an SCF advisor and access
to UF departmental advisors dedicated to the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
The Innovation Station also offers opportunities for internships and access to local
employers.

The information sessions will be presented by representatives from SCF and UF. The
sessions will include a tour of SCF Venice and the opportunity to check out plans
for the Gator Den, a dedicated resource space for engineering students.

For more information, contact Heather Shehorn, coordinator of special academic programs,
at shehorh@scf.edu or 941-408-1416.